Contains the active substance octreotide, a synthetic compound derived from somatostatin.
Used to reduce the amount of growth hormone in people with acromegaly who cannot be treated with surgery, radiation, or another medication.
Also used to control diarrhea and flushing caused by carcinoid tumors and vasoactive intestinal peptide-secreting adenomas (VIP-omas).
Used to prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas gland.
Indicated to stop bleeding and to protect from re-bleeding from ruptured gastro-esophageal varices in patients suffering from chronic liver disease.
Used to treat people with pituitary tumors that produce too much thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) when other types of treatment are not suitable or have not worked.
Uses:
To treat acromegaly.
Relieve symptoms associated with some tumors of the GI tract.
To prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas gland.
To treat pituitary tumors that produce too much TSH.
Therapeutic Effects:
Inhibits growth hormone, glucagon, and insulin more effectively than the natural hormone somatostatin.
Reduces growth hormone and IGF-I (somatomedin C) in acromegaly.
Inhibits gallbladder contractions, reduces bile secretion, and suppresses thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) secretion.
Interaction with Other Drugs:
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
Certain medications interact with Octride depot 20mg injection and reduce their effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
Storage:
Store the Octride depot 20mg injection in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C.
Do not freeze.
Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.
Administration:
Always use this medicine as exactly prescribed by your doctor.
Depending on the condition being treated, an infusion of Octride depot 20mg injection is given by either subcutaneous (under the skin) injection, intramuscularly (into the muscle of the buttocks), or intravenous (into a vein).
A healthcare professional will always administer intravenous and intramuscular injections.
If you are prescribed a subcutaneous injection, your doctor or other healthcare professional will explain how to inject the medicine under the skin.
Safety Advices:
Pregnancy: Octride depot 20mg injection will only be given during pregnancy if needed. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Use effective contraception during the treatment.
Breast Feeding: Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Octride depot 20mg injection.
Lungs: It is unknown whether Octride depot 20mg injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Liver: Octride depot 20mg injection is contraindicated in patients with acute liver failure. Dose adjustments are necessary if you have liver problems.
Alcohol: It is unsafe to drink alcohol while you take Octride depot 20mg injection.
Driving: Octride depot 20mg injection does not alter your ability to drive and operate heavy machinery. If you feel dizzy, consult the doctor before driving or using machines.
Side Effects:
Common: diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal pain, back pain, tiredness, headache, nausea.
Serious: increased heart rate, changes in heart rhythm, increased or decreased blood sugar levels, changes in thyroid levels, vitamin B12 deficiency, gall stones.
Word of Advice:
Regularly check blood sugar levels and inform your physician if you notice any changes.
Female patients of reproductive potential use an alternative non-hormonal method of contraception when the oral form of this medicine is used.
FAQs:
What do I have to inform the doctor before using Octride depot 20mg injection?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, gallbladder disease, diabetes, psoriasis, heart or blood vessel problems, vitamin B12 deficiency, thyroid problems, or a history of gallstones.
What are the long-term side effects of Octride depot 20mg injection?
Octride depot 20mg injection, when used in the long term, can cause gallstones, changes in blood sugar levels, heart rhythm problems, and high blood pressure.
How to use Octride depot 20mg injection subcutaneous injection?
Your physician or nurse will teach you how to use this medicine. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection.
Does Octride depot 20mg injection result in weight gain and hair loss?
Yes, hair loss is Octride depot 20mg injection's most common side effect, and it might also cause weight gain.
Can a diabetic patient take Octride depot 20mg injection?
Octride depot 20mg injection may cause fluctuations in blood sugar. So this medication should be used cautiously in patients with diabetes only when prescribed by a doctor.
What happens if I overdose on Octride depot 20mg injection?
The common overdose symptoms are irregular heartbeat, weight loss, severe upper stomach pain, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, weakness, tiredness, lack of energy, abdominal swelling, muscle pain, and slow breathing.
Fact Box:
Molecule Name: Octreotide.
Therapeutic Class: Endocrine-metabolic Agent.
Pharmacological Class: Somatostatin analogs.
Indications:
Treat acromegaly.
Relieve symptoms associated with some tumors of the GI tract.
To prevent complications following surgery of the pancreas gland.
To treat pituitary tumors that produce too much TSH.
